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    How to Master the Video Games

    How to Master the Video Games was published in 1981. It taught the reader how to get the most gameplay out of their quarter. I don't know about you, but I always wanted to know how to beat Pac Man.

    • Cover

      How can you resist? That's the coolest looking nerd I've ever seen!

    • Know your enemy

      And suddenly, everything became clear to me. I was supposed to be using the buttons!

    • Concentration

      Is it OK to concentrate on regular potato chips? I don't like Bar-B-Q flavored chips very much.

    • Practicing at home (part 1)

      What's this? I should be practicing at home? OK.

    • Practicing at home (part 2)

      Wait, what do I have to ask a friend to do? You know he's going to think I'm nuts, right?

    • Practicing at home (part 3)

      OK. MY FINGERS HURT AND I'M READY TO GO BEAT PAC MAN!